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Sapp Gallery offering spring break program

Sapp Gallery offering spring break program

The kids are out of school next week for the spring break. But there are things for them to do. They can enjoy fun colourful art activities on Tuesday, March 29 and Wednesday, March 30 at the Sapp Gallery from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
BNS earn series stranglehold at the Civic Centre

BNS earn series stranglehold at the Civic Centre

It’s no secret the Battlefords North Stars and Kindersley Klippers don’t like each other. Through two games, this series has been nothing but physical.
Tax policy obstructs growth of Canadian 'knowledge-based' economy

Tax policy obstructs growth of Canadian 'knowledge-based' economy

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CUBBON

CUBBON

In Loving Memory of John Douglas Cubbon born April 23, 1934 passed away peacefully on March 7, 2016 in Battleford’s Union Hospital. John was the second child of James (Jim) and Sarah (Sally) Cubbon. He was born on the family homestead located at Sec.
Mervin 4-H hosts district speeches

Mervin 4-H hosts district speeches

Mervin 4-H Beef Club hosted the district speeches for district 38 at Mervin recently. A total of 24 speakers from seven clubs came. First place winner in the seniors category was Amy Carruthers from Paradise Hill.

Looking for the bad old days

Letter to the Editor
Piano adjudicator firm believer in lifelong learning

Piano adjudicator firm believer in lifelong learning

Festival Fanfare
Gardening in early spring

Gardening in early spring

Hanbidge on Horticulture
Preventing damping off of seedlings

Preventing damping off of seedlings

Garden Chat
Area firefighters attend CISM training

Area firefighters attend CISM training

CISM, not something many people know about. It stands for Critical Incident Stress Management and is a necessary component of “psychological 1st aid” for people who have endured a traumatic event.
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